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Director of new The Ghost in the Shell anime says he prayed to original creator Masamune Shirow to help him adapt the…
Director Toma Kimura, also known as Mokochan, of the new Ghost in the Shell anime adaptation revealed he prayed to an imaginary version of original creator Masamune Shirow for guidance during development. The new series, which is airing on Prime Video, follows Motoko Kusanagi's fight against cybercrime in a near-future world.
The Ghost in the Shell director confirms no GenAI was used in the remake
Toma Kimura, director of the upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime remake by Science Saru, confirmed that no generative AI was used in its production. This statement was met with applause at the Annecy International Animation Festival, contrasting with other studios like Wit Studio, which admitted to using AI for backgrounds in 'Ascendance of a Bookworm'. The series, based on Masamune Shirow's manga, will premiere on Prime Video on July 7.